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Damper Service
Push the rebound seal head into the upper tube until the retaining ring
groove is visible.
Retaining rings have a sharper-edged side and a rounder-edged side.
Install retaining rings with the sharper-edged side facing the tool to allow
for easier installation and removal.
Push the rebound damper shaft into the upper tube to prevent it from
getting scratched while installing the retaining ring.
Install the retaining ring into the upper tube groove.
NOTICE
Do not scratch the rebound damper shaft. Scratches will allow oil to leak
into the lower leg, resulting in reduced damper performance.
Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove
by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring and seal
head back and forth a few times.
Pull the rebound damper shaft out to the fully extended position.
Pour suspension oil into the damper side upper tube.
Fork
Model
Travel
(mm)
Oil Volume
+/- 2 (mL)
Oil Height
(mm)
Bluto™
RCT3
RL
80-120
108
70-75
Reba®
RL
80-100
100
110-120
108
130-150
136
14
15
Retaining ring pliers
16
17
5wt